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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1935
Page
6
Ada officials foresee a busy 1935 with projects to boost growth, including water and power plans, possible municipal light plant, and incorporation of outlying districts. City leaders cite funding challenges and federal aid potential while targeting water reserves and expanded utilities.
Albert Chamberlain, Commissioner of Accounting and Finance, predicts a prosperous Ada in 1935. He notes higher receipts from miscellaneous sources in 1934, an uptick in building permits, and expects a larger growth in 1935, declaring Ada has promising prospects unmatched in the state.
Percy Armstrong, Ada Commissioner, touts Byrds Mill spring water to boost city revenues. Ada will sell millions more gallons next month as population rises and meters are replaced. The 1935 outlook is seen as promising with plans for a larger police force to improve law enforcement.
James Sylvan Moore a five year old of Ada has mastered multiplication tables up to twelve and can answer any product in any order. He enjoys machinery and is expected to start reading soon, having learned basic addition at home.
The December 1 Pig Crop Report shows U.S. fall pig crop down 48 percent from 1933 and the combined 1934 crop down 35 percent. sows to farrow in spring 1935 projected at 5.356 million. Oklahoma December estimates show total harvested acreage at 12.466 million, crop value near 105 million dollars, severe drought in 1934 reducing yields, and cotton forecast at 325 thousand bales due to July drought.
Elsa Sittel of New York jailed in Waldmohr Germany over remarks about Hitler regime while en route to vote in the January 13 plebiscite on Saar territory. American Vice Consul George Makinson aids her case as she awaits transit to Zweibruecken.
Announcement from Wayne Oklahoma notes the December 22 wedding at the bride’s home with Rev W Ferguson officiating. Bride wore blue velvet and silver trim. going away dress brown with matching accessories. After a buffet, the couple will live in Wayne where Goddard is Wayne High principal.
The 1934 progress report from B A Pratt Oklahoma A and M college notes independent 4 H leadership from former members guiding younger clubs. Rural teachers parents and public spirited locals back farm youth while county agents devote time to adjustment work, and home demonstration agents support corn and pig clubs.
City officials move accounting and finance to the Convention Hall main floor while the police station shifts to the basement and an eight-cell jail is built by prison labor. A public library is planned, with departments remaining at the Twelfth and Broadway city hall pending announcements.
Governor Murray approved 10 clemency acts in Oklahoma City detailing two pardons for manslaughter and three paroles for murder. Notable orders include Mary Williams forced to leave the state for 10 years and C. W. Hughes to repay $50 monthly to the state banking department until a bank shortage is settled. A. J. Williams from Cotton County received a burglary-related parole for five years.
Two women, Mrs. Lillie Burnett and Mrs. Mae Corbin, were injured when their coupe collided with a sand truck about a half mile north of Fittstown on Friday afternoon. The crash occurred as the coupe attempted to pass another vehicle after cresting a hill. injuries included head injuries, broken bones, and bruises.
Miss Mildred Jordan married Walter Clayton Treadwell, son of Mr and Mrs T W Treadwell of Snyder, in a private ceremony held Christmas afternoon with close relatives and a few intimate friends present.
Assessing of property in Pon totoc county for tax purposes will begin January 2 according to Charley Floyd assessor. For 1935 property owners will give in valuations on both real estate and personal property. On alternate years only personal property is given in to the assessor. On January 7 Floyd will be succeeded in office by Bill Bevers at present Floyds deputy. The work will go ahead with out interruption.
Dr. J. T. Sanders and W. K. Dunn spoke at the Chamber of Commerce meeting about the fourth five year farm census. The project aims to map economic and social conditions in agriculture with about 10 farms per census taker daily and a 30 day completion window.
Defendants in two cases filed in city police court gave notice of appeal to the county court Friday after they had been assessed fines by Mayor J. D. Willoughby. Dalton South, charged with drunkenness and disturbance on Christmas night, announced that he would appeal 14.75 dollars in fines and costs set by the city court. Oliver Moses, arrested in Ada's negro section for operating a disorderly house, was assessed 8.75 dollars in fine and costs. Bond was set at 50 dollars in this case when his attorney gave notice of appeal. Moses has been held for questioning in connection with a recent shooting in which Willie Frazier was wounded in the ankle. No charges have yet been filed, as Frazier declined to name the shooter.
The automobile taken from J. J. Jacobs Allen store manager was recovered. Police investigated the incident and recovered the vehicle. The owner identified the car and no injuries were reported.
County officers investigate a Wednesday night hijacking and kidnapping of Hudson County store manager Mr. Jacobs of Allen. More than $200 taken. He was forced into a car, driven to near Atwood, released on a blind road, and fled to Holdenville. Investigators source car tracks and coordinate with Pontotoc and Hughes counties for clues.
Washington reports Rep. Nichols announced a new examination for Henryetta Oklahoma postmaster with date to be set while Viva Peckinpaugh remains acting postmaster. Nichols also recommended L. R. Pulliam as temporary Watts postmaster.
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